Holi (Festival of Colours)
- Name (English)
- Holi (Festival of Colours)
- Type
- Festival
- Description
Holi
Holi is the festival of colors celebrated in the month of Falgun (February–March).
Key Facts
- Celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil, based on the legend of Prahlad and Holika.
- People celebrate by throwing colored powder (Abir) and water on each other.
- It is celebrated in the hilly regions first (on the day of the full moon) and in the Terai region on the following day.
- A ceremonial pole known as Chir is erected in Basantapur, Kathmandu, one week prior and burned on the eve of Holi.
- Religious Association
- Hindu
- Region / Province
- Nationwide (Hills first, then Terai)
- Cultural Significance
- Spring festival celebrating the victory of good over evil